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Alaska Halibut Fishing

The dream of catching an Alaska halibut so impossibly immense, to be considered a "barn-door", lures anglers from around the world to experience an unforgettable Alaska halibut fishing trip with us here in Seward. We have spared no expense in outfitting our vessels with all the tackle and gear needed to make your Alaska halibut fishing charter a success. Our captains and crews are seasoned anglers with many years on the water and a passion for finding big halibut. Whether your dream is to catch a "barn-door" Alaska halibut or just to take home a few tasty fillets for the barbeque, we will work tirelessly to provide you with the ultimate Alaska halibut fishing trip.

If you have fished for halibut anywhere in the world except Alaska you're missing the boat.

If you have fished for halibut anywhere in the world except Alaska you're missing the boat.

Big Pacific Halibut can trash a boat if not subdued. Captain Steve "shooting" a halibut with a .410 caliber "snakecharmer".

Big Pacific Halibut can trash a boat if not subdued. Captain Steve "shooting" a halibut with a .410 caliber "snakecharmer".

What's a Shooter?

Halibut in Alaska over 100 pounds are often referred to as "shooters" as they are normally shot with a .410 shotgun or small caliber handgun before being hauled into the boat. Alaskan halibut are powerful fish and because their bodies are flat they are more powerful out of the water than in. Stories abound of unlucky fishermen who were thrashed and injured by large halibut because they failed to adequately subdue the fish before bringing them into the boat.

Alaska Halibut Fishing Facts

WINNER
2009 Seward Halibut Tournament
1st place - 257 lbs - Capt. Kevin
2nd place - 243 lbs - Capt. Woody
Also: 11 of 30 daily big fish prizes!

The average size sport-caught halibut in Alaska is around 30 lbs, however, halibut over 100 pounds are not uncommon. The record sport-caught Alaska halibut is 459 pounds caught in Dutch Harbor in 1996. All large halibut are females as males rarely grow above 50-70 pounds. These large breeding females can lay up to 4 million eggs each year.

Last year the largest halibut caught on one of our vessels was a 325 pound monster that was caught on August 3rd. This huge halibut was caught on a salmon head/herring combo with a Seeker 80 pound rod and Accurate 665 reel.

Seward Alaska Halibut Fishing

ProFish-n-Sea Charters specializes in unforgettable Alaska halibut fishing trips. We have pioneered some of Seward's most productive halibut fishing grounds. Instead of going back to the same spots day after day we are continually on the hunt for new and uncharted places to find the best Alaska halibut fishing action. From remote islands and offshore banks seldom fished by sport fishermen to subtle rocky structures overlooked by many other captains, we know where to find great halibut fishing in Seward.

When it comes to Alaska halibut fishing charters, we strive for consistency. Anyone can catch a big halibut once in a while but the true measure of a successful Alaska halibut fishing guide is the ability to produce top catches on a consistent basis. Our captains have a passion for halibut fishing in Alaska and no one knows these waters like we do. When you are looking for an experienced and successful Alaska halibut fishing charter, look no further than ProFish-n-Sea Charters.